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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—August 29, 2011 7 City Planner Beekman responded that City Code allows each business to have one sandwich • board sign within 15 feet of their entrance during hours of operation. Councilmember Holden asked if the drainage plan is adequate. City Planner Beekman explained that the Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed and approved the plans for this proposal. Councilmember Holden commented that the back of the CVS building appears to be rather plain and recommended that the developer work with Staff to improve the appearance across the back of the building. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 11-016 for an amendment to the Final PUD for Phase I and a Preliminary and Final Plat for the Arden Plaza redevelopment proposal at 3585 Lexington Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the August 29, 2011, report to the City Council MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion that a stop sign be placed on the west drive-thru where the pedestrian walkway crosses to the additional building. • Councilmember Tamble commented that he wasn't sure that a stop sign was necessary. City Planner Beekman explained that she will work with the developer and engineer to ensure that the pedestrian walkway is distinguishable. City Administrator Klaers stated that he doesn't think that this stop sign would be enforceable as it is along a drive-thru on private property. City Attorney Filla recommended a certain timetable to review this item be included in the development agreement. Councilmember Holden withdrew her amendment and the Mayor withdrew his second. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded the motion to increase aesthetics on the back of the CVS building The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Holden referred to Page 2, Items 1 — 10 and asked if those items are conditions of this approval. • City Planner Beekman responded that they are and that some have already been completed.